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Menstruation-Related Headaches

Chapter 13.2.11 · Water Element

Description

Nine out of 10 headaches in menstruating women are related to their menstruation. Three types based on timing relative to cycle.

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Liver Blood stagnation

UB 18, GB 37, St 40, LI 4 + Local points3-4 sessions in mid-cycle × 3 months

Hyperactive Yang in Liver/Kidney

Ren 3, K 4, UB 40, Sp 6 + Local points1/weekly × 3 months

Liver Blood deficiency

Ren 14, UB 15, UB 17, GB 39 + Local pointsIron, proteins1/weekly × 3 months

Treatment Schedule

Varies by type — see treatment details.

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Suggested Prescription

K 7GB 25UB 23

Rationale

• Tonification (Mother) point — tonifies 90% house energy of Kidney.

• Mu-Front point — tonifies cooling/calming Yin of Kidney.

• Back-Shu point — tonifies functional Yang of Kidney.

• Influential point: GB 39 (Marrow/nerve) — treats related tissue group.

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